Diverging UK, French Views Challenge European Cruise Missile Plans

Tony Osborne February 10, 2021
MBDA Storm Shadow/Scalp air-launched cruise missile
The FC/ASW is expected to replace the MBDA Storm Shadow/Scalp (pictured) family of air-launched cruise missiles in the 2030s.
Credit: Isra Tan/TurboSquid
International partnerships in Europe have resulted in the successful development of two air-launched cruise missiles, but differing approaches by France and the UK could impede development of a next-generation weapon. The two countries have had a long history of missile development through the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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